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ComEd Opens Satellite Sites to Help Continue Administering Financial Assistance Amid Social Services Shut Down
- Jul 27, 2015
ComEd today announced it has activated its plan to help continue administering its CARE programs, which provides customers in need with financial assistance to pay their electric bills. As a result of state budget issues some social services agencies like CEDA, which administered ComEd’s CARE program, have been shut down.
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Six City Colleges of Chicago Student-Athletes Receive National Academic Accolade
- Daisy Franco, Jul 24, 2015
For the second-consecutive year, six City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) student-athletes received the NJCAA’s Academic Award for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as on the playing field.
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Introducing Social Services New Director For Auburn Gresham
- Jul 23, 2015
Effective July 1, 2015, Kelwin Harris became the new Director of Social Services, in the Auburn Gresham Community. Please congratulate and wish Kelwin well in his new role!
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Let the Sunshine In
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 23, 2015
Shelby Parchman, Director of Programs for Sunshine Enterprises, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 27, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The podcast will be archived on BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
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Small Business Improvement Fund Roll-out, July 29th
- Jul 23, 2015
This month, City of Chicago has new SBIF district funding roll-outs to announce for Auburn Gresham. Please attend a forum to learn all about it. Make sure to RSVP your businesses' attendance to this important neighborhood revitalization funding tool. It is one avenue used to help improve the success of your business. Contact GADC at 773-483-3696 to confirm attendance, at the upcoming July 29th SBIF Forum.
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Diamonds in the Rough: Creating Sustainable Businesses in Tough Communities
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 21, 2015
Deer Rehabilitation Services, Inc., and Rodney Brown, Vice President of the New Covenant Community Development Corporation were guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 20, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development facilitated the discussion.
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MC Theatres Giving Back To Community With AMC Cares Grant
- Jul 17, 2015
MC Theatres believes in giving back to the community and has developed a grant request opportunity under their community grants program called The AMC Cares Charitable Fund. The 2015 deadline to apply is FRIDAY, July 17 by 5pm CST.
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Google Doodle: Ida B. Wells, Civil Rights Activists & Journalist
- reprinted from Barry Schwartz, Jul 16, 2015
Today on the Google.com home page is a Doodle, Google logo, for Ida B. Wells. Ida B. Wells was born 153 years ago today and was known as civil rights and women's rights activist who was wicked smart and an outstanding journalist.
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Alderman, pastor go head-to-head over Spike Lee's 'Chi-raq'
- Dahleen Glanton, Reprinted Chicago Tribune 10:48 pm, July 9, 2015, Chiraq video link, City Club, Jul 13, 2015
Spike Lee might be wrapping up filming of his controversial movie "Chi-raq," the moniker given to violence-torn neighborhoods on Chicago's South and West sides, but the debate over whether the city should support the project isn't going away.
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“Look What is Happening in the 17th Ward”
- Cheryl Clark Johnson, Jul 7, 2015
Janella Curtis coordinated a “Green Tech” Meet and Greet session for parents and 17th Ward Alderman David Moore.
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Building A Movement: Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Through Advocacy and Action
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 7, 2015
Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO of the Donors Forum, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio and Stitcher.
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The People's TIF's
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 1, 2015
Carolina Gaete and Cecile Carroll DeMello, Co-Directors of Blocks Together, will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is a forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.
Monday’s episode will provide an explanation of what TIF’s are; look at ways TIFs have been used traditionally in Chicago; and show ways they can be used to better benefit people who live in communities undergoing change. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals and community stakeholders are especially encouraged to call in and share their TIF stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.
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ComEd Launches Summer Internship Program Providing Job Training to More than 250 Students
- Jun 30, 2015
This summer, ComEd is hiring more than 250 students through its annual summer internship program.
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Getting Married Soon? Give Social Security Your New Name
- mayra salazar, Jun 29, 2015
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Social Security Supports National Cancer Survivors Day
- mayra.salazar, Jun 29, 2015
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program TOWN HALL,"Freezing Rauner's Cuts"
- Jun 29, 2015
Join State Senator Hunter, State Senator Collins and State Representative Golar for a LIHEAP Townhall Meeting, Monday, June 29, 2015, 6:00pm, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 6248 South Stewart Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
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City Colleges of Chicago Women’s Basketball Player Earns Associate Degree; Signs Letter of Intent
- Daisy Franco, Jun 26, 2015
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Blood Drive
- Jun 25, 2015
St. Bernard Hospital will host a blood drive on Thursday, July 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 326 West 64th Street. If you would like to donate, please call (877) 543-3768 to sign up.
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Icebox Derby Challenges Teen Girls to Build Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators
- Jun 25, 2015
ComEd kicks off competition that inspires young students to explore opportunities in STEM
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Nonprofit "U" Episode 2: Weathering the Storm
- Valerie F. Leonard, Jun 25, 2015
In an ongoing effort to help organizations increase their capacity to serve their clients and communities, the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show will host its second episode, Weathering the Storm. The show will stream live on Monday, June 29, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host. Monday’s episode will include budget updates, nonprofit news headlines and provide strategies for nonprofits to survive during turbulent times. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals are especially encouraged to call in and share their “war stories” of challenges and triumphs. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.
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Former Richard J. Daley College Men’s Basketball Player Excelling Overseas
- Daisy Franco, Jun 24, 2015
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Stand With llinois Legislative Black Caucus
- Jun 22, 2015
Senator Jacqueline Collins and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Need Your Help. Join them on, Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive Chicago, Illinois, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information, please call 773-933-7715.
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March for Peace, End of School Year Rally
- Jun 17, 2015
Join us in the Streets of Chicago to March for Peace, Friday, June 19th, 7:00 pm on 78th Place and Throop, Chicago, Illinois. For more information, call St. Sabina 773.483.4300. All are welcome to join the community, in this end of the school year march for pease, in our streets.
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ComEd Launches Power Line Safety Awareness Campaign
- Jun 16, 2015
June is National Safety Month and is the official start of summer home improvement season
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A Powerful Peace March, Student Leadership in Action
- Diana Founder and President, Jun 9, 2015
On Friday, June 5th, nearly 3,000 Perspectives students, family members, staff, and community leaders held one of the largest student-led peace marches in the city's history.